Welcome to 2019-2020 school year! We hope that you enjoyed your summer break and that your school year is off to a great start. from the Director ...
The TRIO ETS Newsletter is an opportunity to share information and news about past and upcoming programming and activities with students, parents, and our partner schools. This year, LCC TRIO Educational Talent Search is excited to begin a STEM Academy with newly grant awarded funds. This Academy is designed for 20 students who are on the path to majors and careers in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The Academy will visit college campuses, university science labs, and businesses and organizations in the STEM field.
Fall 2019 IN THIS ISSUE:
Directors Message
STEM Academy
Study Skills
College Entrance Essay
Graduate Spotlight
Save The Date
ETS participants will have the opportunity to participate in classroom and small-group workshops, academic advising, financial aid/financial literacy events as well as college visits, mentor program events, tutoring, and more. It is the goal of our program to help prepare students for entrance and completion of postsecondary education. Please stop by the ETS meetings at your school to get involved in more activities or to contact your advisor if you have questions or need help! Best wishes for a successful 2019-2020 school year!
Daneen Landis Project Director TRIO | Talent Search Southeast Junior High Students completing a “Fact or Fiction” worksheet about College Admission.
LCC Talent Search Mission: To prepare students from diverse backgrounds to attain post -secondary education through academic support, personal enrichment, and college and career exploration. LCC Talent Search Vision: To enhance students self-confidence and desire to reach educational goals by providing support through its programs, services & activities.
LCC TRIO Talent Search Program Awarded Funding, Establishes STEM Academy “There is a high demand and need for qualified STEM talent, and a STEM education is the key to remaining competitive in a global economy,” said Talent Search director Daneen Landis. “Our students in Southeast Kansas have exceptional talents, and our goal is to develop those gifts into excellences while supporting their individual educational journeys.” Our STEM Academy provides a powerful and innovative STEM curriculum and training method for our student cohort. Participating students will explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through project based learning activities, visiting research and science labs at university campuses, exploring museums and career fieldtrips to STEM centered organizations and businesses both locally and across the nation. “We believe in the students of Southeast Kansas. We believe in their talent, their determination and their drive. We also believe that a STEM Education opens the world for students and we look forward showcasing their talents through the LCC Talent Search STEM Academy,” said Landis.
2019-2020 STEM Academy Participants
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Study Skills TIPS & TRICKS
Columbus High students participate in mentoring from an area RN and PSU Senior.
1. Test/Quiz Yourself: Helps show your weaknesses in a subject. Sear ch pr actice tests online, look at questions in textbooks, or quiz yourself with online/mobile apps (Quizlet.com or StudyBlue.com) or with friends. 2. Get Sleep: Get at least 8 hour s of sleep a night. If you’re not getting enough sleep your IQ actually drops, which results in more stress, lower grades, and burn out. 3. Stay Organized: Use a planner or jour nal to keep tr ack of homewor k/tests/activities. A gr eat r esour ce is using your Gmail calendar, and setting reminders that notify your phone when assignments are due or tests are coming up. 4. Use Different Media Sources to help you study: Help your br ain cr eate mor e inter connections (helps you remember what you’re learning better) by using YouTube videos, Audio Exercises, or studying websites/apps. (Khan Academy offers FREE online practice exercises and instructional videos to help students study at their own pace.) 5. Sit in the front of the class if possible & show up: Studies show that students who show up to class ever y day and sit near the front of class receive better grades. 6. Connect what you’re learning to your life: This will help you cr eate the “so what” factor of whatever you’re learning. There is a purpose for learning Algebra 1, so connect it, remember it, and try utilizing it. Check out YouTube video tutorials on memorization techniques. 7. Spread out your studying: Studies show that if you spr ead out your studying thr oughout the week (30-45 minutes a day) you’ll remember it better, feel less stressed, and perform better on your exams. It has also been proven that after 45 minutes your focus will begin to decline, but after a 5minute break of walking/moving you’ll have enough energy to continue another 45 minutes of work. 8. Put the phones away: Phones ar e the HUGE distr actor for studying, so put them away to maximize your study time. Consider installing AppBlock - Stay Focused (it blocks social media apps when studying). 9. Know how you learn & where you best learn: Ar e you a flash car d per son? Do you have to say things out loud? Do you have to write things down 20 times to learn them? Do you learn best around noisy or quiet spaces? Experiment and 3 find out what works.
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GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT
Talent Search continues to support our students post high school graduation. We are thrilled to see them succeed both in and out of the classroom. Each issue of our newsletter, we’ll check in on our TS graduates to see what they are up to.
NAME : TRISTON GARDNER HIGH SCHOOL : SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE ATTENDING : LABETTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAJOR : GENERAL STUDIES ANTICIPATED GRADUATION : MAY 2021 When did you start participating in TRIO Talent Search? I started TRIO my Sophomore year of High School. Do you feel that Talent Search helped to prepare you for college? It definitely helped me out. It got me interested in the clubs and groups colleges offer, and it made me want to go to the University of Arkansas. What has been your biggest challenge in College thus far? My biggest challenge in college has been time management with my classes, work, and personal life. I’ve always been able to procrastinate classes and pass with an A, but it’s a little different in college! What activities/organizations do you participate in? I am the President of the Student Ambassadors Club and a Senator of the Student Government Association at Labette Community College. What are your goals for the future? My goals include finishing my schooling at LCC, transferring to the University of Arkansas to obtain a bachelors in Architecture, and then I want to live in either Arkansas or simply go where my career takes me! What advice do you have for high school students? My advice to any high school student is to enjoy high school while you’re there. If you can, start saving up money for college. Stay motivated—it’s easy to let assign ments sit until an hour before they are due, but staying on track will be easier on you!
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NAME : MEGAN MUNGER HIGH SCHOOL : PITTSBURG HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE ATTENDING : PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY MAJOR : ENGLISH EDUCATION ANTICIPATED GRADUATION : 2020 When did you start in the TRIO program? I started participating in TRIO Talent Search in 7th grade. Do you feel that Talent Search helped to prepare you for college? Absolutely! TS was my first opportunity to gain knowledge about where hard work could lead me. I was comfortable asking questions about college and felt prepared me to choose a major that was meaningful. I felt confident setting my goal of becoming a teacher. What has your biggest challenge in college thus far? Being a first-generation college student, I’ve had many challenges. I have learned to figure out things on my own or ask questions. While this can be frustrating and intimidating, it has also allowed me to appreciate the knowledge and my degree more. What activities/organizations do you participate in? I am the Feature Twirler for the Pride of the Plains Marching Band, and I teach baton twirling classes through Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department. What are your goals for the future? I am to being graduate school in Aug 2020 at PSU. I plan to earn my M.A. English with an emphasis in Creative Writing—Poetry. After that, I plan to teach at the middle/high school level. A long term goal of mine is to earn my Ph.D. What advice do you have for high school students? 5 My advice for high school students is to not be afraid to go after something. Also, staying organized is the secret to everything!
Nov 7 : For t Scott Community College Senior Day Nov 8 : ACT Registr ation date for Dec 14 exam Nov 12 : STEM Academy to Kansas City Nov ‘19: College Visit - University of Kansas TBD Dec 10 : ACT Exam Feb 29 : SEK TRIO Day @ Pitt State Univer sity Mar 25-29 : STEM Academy Spr ing Tr ip Apr 8 : TRIO Day @ Labette Community College Spring ’20 : STEM Showcase TBD May 24 : SENIOR Wr ap Up Event